Wednesday, March 10, 2010

National

President Obama signs California disaster declaration

WASHINGTON–President Obama today declared a major disaster exists in the State... 


Video: President Obama speaks on Iraqi elections

President Obama speaks to the press about Sunday’s election in Iraq and the future... 


Video: Governor Schwarzenegger honors military women at conference

SACRAMENTO–Governor Schwarzenegger joined First Lady Maria Shriver and delivered... 


US Department of Labor certifies approximately 5,500 workers in 12 states

WASHINGTON–The U.S. Department of Labor says approximately 5,500 workers from... 


Feds investigate shooting at Pentagon Metro Station Feds investigate shooting at Pentagon Metro Station

John Patrick Bedell. WASHINGTON–The Federal Bureau of Investigation, in collaboration... 


Fed task force settles with AIG subsidiaries to resolve lending discrimination

WASHINGTON – Two subsidiaries of American International Group Inc. have agreed... 


Two charged with terror violations in connection with New York subway plot

NEW YORK–The Justice Department announced that a federal grand jury in the... 


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Local

Parents of Chelsea King reaches out to parents of Amber Dubois

ESCONDIDO–The parents of Chelsea King sent their condolences to the parents... 


Candlelight vigil planned for Amber Dubois tonight

By Gina Yarbrough ESCONDIDO–A public candlelight vigil in memory of Amber Dubois... 


Video: Escondido mourns Amber’s death

This has not only been a tough year for the DuBois family, but also the entire Escondido... 


Metropolitan transit center honors civil rights activist Rosa Parks Metropolitan transit center honors civil rights activist Rosa Parks

Metropolitan transit center’s new bus honors the legacy of civil rights activist... 


New reward offered in 2007 Carlsbad homicide case

CARLSBAD–A new reward is being offered in the unsolved murder of Carlsbad resident... 


Green Week fair to focus on the environment

OCEANSIDE–The city presents its 2nd annual Green Week 2010 and Oceanside Green... 


Register for the reverse 9-1-1 system

SAN DIEGO COUNTY–Register your cell phone number and e-mail accounts with www.AlertSanDiego... 


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Entertainment

It’s a whale of an exhibit at Sea Life Carlsbad

CARLSBAD–Today Sea Life™ Aquarium hosted the public debut of “Beach Trash, A Whale of a Problem,” an inspirational project teaching kids they really can make a difference – one piece of trash at a time. Six first grade classes from Jefferson Elementary in Carlsbad have been collecting beach trash since October and have worked with environmental... [Read more of this review]


Video:MtvU Oscar finalist: Brandon McCaskill

Brandon McCaskill, one of the MtvU finalists, and a student at Florida A&M University, shared with us some sneak peaks on his Oscar coverage this week.    Read More →


A Weekend with Pablo Picasso A Weekend with Pablo Picasso

SAN DIEGO–Art that revolutionized the 20th Century comes to life at the Lyceum Theatre as distinguished actor/writer Herbert Siguenza performs and paints on stage during San Diego Repertory Theatre’s workshop production of “A Weekend With Pablo Picasso.” Though he is best known for his comedic work with the Latino performance troupe, “Culture... [Read more of this review]


Tony Award nominee Tovah Feldshuh portrays Golda Meir in play Tony Award nominee Tovah Feldshuh portrays Golda Meir in play

Photo by Aaron Epstein. SAN DIEGO–Executive Producer Lou Spisto  announced that due to unforeseen conflicts with Roger Rees’ schedule, The Old Globe’s upcoming production of What You Will has been replaced with Golda’s Balcony starring four-time Tony Award nominee Tovah Feldshuh. Written by William Gibson and supervised by Scott Schwartz,... [Read more of this review]


Hollywood Museum display props, costumes worn by celebrities

LOS ANGELES–The Hollywood Museum celebrates the entertainment industry’s awards season with a special exhibition of props and costumes worn by nominees in film, television and music. The “And the Winner Is” special awards season exhibition features items such as the Asian silk jacket Meryl Streep wore while dining in a French café in the... [Read more of this review]


40 Oscar recipients among feature figures at Madame Tussauds 40 Oscar recipients among feature figures at Madame Tussauds

HOLLYWOOD–Celebrities have always been the stock in trade of Madame Tussauds ever since the diminutive French sculptress, whose name is on the front door, literally invented the art of wax figure sculpting 200 years ago. Two-time awards winner Richard Sherman, who composed some of movie Dom’s most iconic tunes, from “Mary Poppins” to “Chitty... [Read more of this review]


Karl Rove to appear at Warwick’s Bookstore Karl Rove to appear at Warwick’s Bookstore

Karl Rove. LA JOLLA–Former White House Senior Advisor and Deputy Chief of Staff Karl Rove will sign his book “Courage and Consequence” at 6 p.m., Wednesday, March 31 at Warwick’s Bookstore, 7812 Girard Ave. in La Jolla. This is a ticketed signing only. Only books purchased from Warwick’s will be signed. One ticket will be issued free of... [Read more of this review]


Author Leslie Morgan Steiner to speak at annual YWCA fundraiser Author Leslie Morgan Steiner to speak at annual YWCA fundraiser

Author Leslie Morgan Steiner. SAN DIEGO–“In the Company of Women” is the largest annual fundraiser for the YWCA of San Diego County. On Thursday, March 11, “In the Company of Women” will host keynote speaker, Leslie Morgan Steiner. All of the contributions (100 percent) support the YWCA’s programs and services for San Diego’s women... [Read more of this review]


Experience Renoir: Daytime Bus Trip to LACMA

Join the Oceanside Museum of Art as we host a bus trip to the Los Angeles County Museum of Art to experience the newly opened exhibit, “Renoir in the 20th Century.” This is a once-in-a-lifetime chance to see one of the greatest collections of Pierre August Renoir’s late-period works. The show presents some 70 paintings, drawings and sculptures... [Read more of this review]


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